Vietnam targets EC's IUU fishing 'yellow card' removal as top political priority: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung addressed a meeting of the national steering committee for combating IUU fishing on Tuesday. He emphasized that Vietnam must treat the removal of the European Commission's (EC) 'yellow card' warning on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing as a particularly important political task. This critical task is set to be completed by the end of 2026. The Deputy Prime Minister's statement underscores the government's strong commitment to addressing IUU-related issues, aiming to ensure the sustainable development of Vietnam's fisheries sector and compliance with international regulations. Lifting the 'yellow card' is crucial for Vietnam's seafood exports to the EU market. Key points * Deputy PM Ho Quoc Dung directed efforts on IUU 'yellow card' removal. * Removing the 'yellow card' is a particularly important political task. * This goal is targeted for completion by the end of 2026. Nguồn / Source: Tuổi Trẻ News